# Selwyn House School

> Selwyn House School is an independent girls' primary school (Years 1-8) and co-educational pre-school (ages 2.5-5) in Merivale, Christchurch, New Zealand. Founded in 1929, it is Christchurch's only all-girls primary school. The school has been an authorised IB World School since 2008, delivering the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) from pre-school through Year 8. The pre-school combines the IB PYP with Reggio Emilia and Te Whariki approaches.

## Key Facts

- Type: Independent girls' primary school (Years 1-8) with co-ed pre-school (ages 2.5-5)
- Founded: 1929
- Location: 122 Merivale Lane, Merivale, Christchurch 8014, New Zealand
- Principal: Julie Calder
- Curriculum: International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP), authorised since 2008
- Pre-school philosophy: IB PYP, Reggio Emilia, Te Whariki
- Values: Curious, Courageous, Resilient, Inspirational
- Motto: I will, I am, I can, I ought
- Affiliations: IB World School, International Coalition of Girls' Schools (ICGS)

## Fees (2026)

- Years 1-2: $19,200/year
- Years 3-4: $22,700/year
- Years 5-6: $23,000/year
- Years 7-8: $25,000/year
- International students: $38,500-$41,500/year
- Sibling discount: 5% for second child, 10% for third and subsequent

## Scholarships

Six scholarships are offered for entry in 2027:
- Charlotte Mason Scholarship: 100% tuition fees for Years 7-8
- Senior Years Academic Scholarship (Years 7-8)
- Middle Years Academic Scholarship (Years 5-8)
- Music Scholarship (minimum Grade III Royal Schools or equivalent)
- Performing Arts Scholarship (theatre, drama, dance)
- Sports Scholarship (regional/national level in 2+ sports)

## Facilities

Indoor heated swimming pool, astroturf fields and courts, STEAM and mechatronics hub, food technology room, dedicated music classrooms, Spanish language classroom, visual art room with kiln and printing press, library, Carolyn Fletcher Performing Arts Centre, outdoor playground.

## Key Pages

- [About](https://selwynhouse.school.nz/discover/principals-welcome/): Principal's welcome and school overview
- [Vision and Values](https://selwynhouse.school.nz/discover/vision-values/): Mission, vision, and four core values
- [Our History](https://selwynhouse.school.nz/discover/our-history/): Founded in 1929, school timeline
- [Curriculum](https://selwynhouse.school.nz/education/curriculum/): IB PYP programme, six transdisciplinary themes, inquiry-based learning
- [Pre-school](https://selwynhouse.school.nz/our-pre-school/): Co-educational, ages 2.5-5, Reggio Emilia and IB PYP
- [Facilities](https://selwynhouse.school.nz/our-facilities/): Campus and specialist learning spaces
- [School Fees](https://selwynhouse.school.nz/school-fees/): Full fee schedule, payment options, sibling discounts
- [Scholarships](https://selwynhouse.school.nz/enrolment/scholarships/): Six scholarship categories with application details
- [Enrolment Process](https://selwynhouse.school.nz/enrolment/enrolment-process/): Step-by-step guide for domestic and international students
- [Contact](https://selwynhouse.school.nz/contact-us/): Phone, email, and visit enquiries

## Sitemap

For a complete list of all pages: https://selwynhouse.school.nz/sitemaps.xml